How far is Westminster, CO from Lamar, CO?
The driving distance from Westminster, CO to Lamar, CO is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westminster and Lamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster and Lamar.
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Start on Newton Street
768 ft · 39 sec · Newton Street
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Turn left onto West 76th Avenue
2200 ft · 1 min · West 76th Avenue
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Turn right onto Irving Street
1323 ft · 42 sec · Irving Street
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Turn left onto West 74th Avenue
1289 ft · 59 sec · West 74th Avenue
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Turn left onto Federal Boulevard
779 ft · 24 sec · Federal Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 36 East: Denver
2777 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike
2754 ft · 36 sec · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Merge slight left onto Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 287: Hugo, Kit Carson
1744 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
62.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West 15th Street
29.8 mi · 35 min · West 15th Street
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
133 m · 19 sec · West Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster and Lamar.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
76.6 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westminster and Sunny near Lamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster to Lamar?
The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hugo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Westminster and 104.6 miles from Lamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westminster and Sunny near Lamar.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 177.37 mi (285.45 km).
#1 Westminster
The most populous city in Adams County, Colorado.
| Population | 115,046 |
| Coordinates | 39.8366500, -105.0372000 |
| Altitude | 1641 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lamar
City in Colorado
| Population | 7,641 |
| Coordinates | 38.0872300, -102.6207500 |
| Altitude | 1103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamar (-102.62075, 38.08723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $27.29 | $54.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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